https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:15:17 +0000 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:59:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4217 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=82534&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#82534 Author: baalamb
Subject: 4217
Posted: 30 October 2006 at 5:59pm

Hi Bonnie_Mama, you should join us when the girls on here have Wgtn meets. I don't often go but the ladies are fab and the kids are adorable!]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:59:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=82534&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#82534 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=82510&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#82510 Author: Bonnie_Mamma
Subject: 4217
Posted: 30 October 2006 at 4:43pm

Thanks everyone!
Nikki I've registered with Student Job Search although they tell me that the average hourly rate for babysitting is $13 - it's high for us being on one income, but if they're the right person then that's OK.
We'll see how it goes and I'll keep you posted!!]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:43:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=82510&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#82510 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=81637&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#81637 Author: lizzle
Subject: 4217
Posted: 26 October 2006 at 9:05pm

what about asking at local schools? nowadays lots of high schools are offering Early childhood as a subject course and you might find someone suitable. You could leave them during the day for a couple of hours and see how they go, and graduate to night time. if they live nearby they will have parents available if anything happens too.]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:05:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=81637&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#81637 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=81612&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#81612 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 4217
Posted: 26 October 2006 at 8:28pm

Oooo that sounded really bad... but realistically, you do need to be able to spend some time with your partner away from home. (I'm just extra bitter sometimes because these are meant to be the drunken years of my life )]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:28:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=81612&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#81612 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=81611&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#81611 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 4217
Posted: 26 October 2006 at 8:27pm

You could try Student Job Search.
I got babysitting jobs from there when I was childless!

At the moment, I have a deal going with a few of my mummy friends where we do babysitting exchanges. It is great as I feel so comfortable leaving Han with other mothers. The night-time outings are usually with my next door neighbour which is even more advantageous

If all else fails, I could do it for a special occassion until you get someone sorted - Despite not knowing me from a bar of soap! I'm on the other side of Wellington, so as a regular babysitter I wouldn't be suitable, but I know how much of a pain in the butt it is to be stuck at home with a baby ]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:27:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=81611&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#81611 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=81558&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#81558 Author: james
Subject: 4217
Posted: 26 October 2006 at 5:17pm

ummm i only have 2 people who i would turst to look after james and thats one of my best friends and my pernets maybe you could try to see if any of your friend teenages kids are interested in babysitting oh and wellcome to ohbaby ]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:17:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=81558&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#81558 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4217&PID=81548&title=lower-hutt-babysitters#81548 Author: Bonnie_Mamma
Subject: 4217
Posted: 26 October 2006 at 4:39pm

Hi there! Hope you awesome Mums are doing well.
I was wondering if you had any advice for me regarding babysitters.
I'm a SAHM to 10 month old Brian living in Lower Hutt and don't have any family down here. My partner does but his family don't really approve of me and are very open about it so we made the hard decision that if they don't accept me then they can't expect to see their grandson unless it's on our terms - it's too hard.
I go to a SPACE class on Mondays and that's great for me. I also keep in touch with my workmates over the phone. However, if my partner and I want to go out for dinner or anything we can't because we don't know anyone who can babysit for us (and my inlaws are not an option).
Do you ladies have any advice for me on getting reliable babysitters?
Thanks!
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